Entrepreneurship Training Series to Be Held at the Delta Center for Economic Development

JONESBORO – The Delta Center for Economic Development (DCED), located on the Arkansas State University campus, will host an entrepreneurship training series in April. The sessions will be held in Room 201, 319 University Loop.

The three-part series will begin on Thursday, April 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. with “A Conversation with Paul Guess.” Guess, president and CEO of Guess and Company, is an entrepreneur in the Arkansas Delta region.

“He will share the story of growing his Arkansas Delta-based company and how it serves his hometown of Des Arc. Paul and his company are shining examples of entrepreneurial spirit,” said Dr. Cliff Jones, assistant director of DCED.

On Thursday, April 18, from 1 to 3 p.m., DCED will welcome Clint Vogus, management instructor at the Neil Griffin College of Business, for a session titled “Entrepreneurship Fundamentals.”

With more than 25 years of experience, Vogus provides consulting support for small businesses and startups with DCED.

The third and final session in the series will be held on Thursday, April 25, from 1 to 3 p.m.

“Resources for Entrepreneurs” will feature a panel discussion including representatives from the East Arkansas Planning and Development District, the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, and Arkansas Capital Corporation.

“Learning from the successes of experienced entrepreneurs provides valuable perspectives and insights on how to lead initiatives in a changing world. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with business owners, professors and entrepreneurship support professionals,” Jones said.

These events are free to attend, but seating is limited for all three sessions and registration is required. You can register for the series by visiting: https://admissions.AState.edu/register/entrepreneurialseries24